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Farmers' Bulletin 1052. 
LANGSHAN. 
The Langshan, like the Brahma and the Cochin, is one of the old¬ 
est standard breeds of poultry in this country. It originated in 
China and was imported to the United States either directly or 
through England. 
The Langshan is characterized by its length of leg and great 
height. It is very much taller in proportion to its length of body 
Fig. 8.—Black Langshan male. 
than either the Brahma or the Cochin, and in consequence it does not 
f ri\e the same appearance of massiveness. The tail in both sexes is 
carried high, the curve of neck, back, and tail forming a U shape. 
The end of the tail is carried on a level with the head of the fowl. 
While the Langshan is abundantly feathered, it is also more closely 
feathered than either the Brahma or the Cochin. The length of leg, 
neck, and tail of this fowl gives it a great reach, which makes its 
